Simon Ward

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MBACP (Accred.), BSc (Hons)
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location_on Crawley, West Sussex, RH10
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

How I may be able to help

I’m an integratively trained counsellor and have been described as calm and down-to-earth although I won't just "sit there", and am pro-active in offering thoughts and ideas. I work with both men and women, and welcome all ages, genders, ethnicity, culture, disability, belief or sexual orientation.

My background 

I have had a long career prior to training as a counsellor starting with military service, then in public service in various roles up to senior management level.  I have also worked / volunteered for a number of organisations in emotional support roles including NHS, Carer's Support West Sussex and Olive Tree Cancer Support.  

My approach

I have a leaning towards third wave CBT (Acceptance and Commitment therapy) where therapy and spirituality can sometimes meet.  I believe that un-hooking from repetitive thoughts, connecting to our inner sensations, acceptance and accessing the present moment can bring profound changes. This approach can be particularly relevant when working with Trauma.  Also looking at the past can often help us to better understand the present.  However, this all depends on what aspects of life you as the client would like to explore and what you would like to gain from therapy.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • BSc (Hons) PPS (University of Portsmouth)
  • Level 2 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (APT Accredited)
  • Certificate in Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Certificate in Working with Addiction
  • Certificate counselling skills
  • Transactional Analysis (TA101)
  • Diploma in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
  • Dip. HE Combined Studies (University of Surrey)
  • Safeguarding adults
  • Safeguarding children
  • Enhanced DBS

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.

All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Work-related stress, up to senior management level

Emergency service  or military personnel

Carer / caring related issues

Anxiety and issues associated with illness such as cancer 

Trauma focused work

Anxiety 

Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Tinnitus sufferers  

Mindfulness

Self-observation  

Faith and belief 

Spirituality 

Self-esteem  

Confidence 

Loss and grief

Therapies offered

Photos & videos

Fees

£40.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Health Assured

Additional information

Sessions £40 (in-person, zoom, phone)

Free 20 minute phone consultation without obligation

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Crawley, West Sussex, RH10

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

Zoom